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  1. Scott06

    Thunderbolt IV issue?

    Tach is driven off negative side of coil so that would make one think yes it is ignition related. Wouldn't hurt to measure fuel pressure as a sanity check as a plugged fuel tank vent can take run time before it occurs. If you disconnected the tach at the coil and it made no difference. Try...
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    How long should a new engine be run before the first oil change?

    may be overkill but i changed mine after one hour then ten, annually thereafter. Used rotella for break In.
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    Stalls on acceleration under load

    Need a t fitting and a fuel pressure gauge generally can rig something out of 3/8 flare fittings with a little creativity What do the spark plugs look like
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    Stalls on acceleration under load

    If fuel pressure is ok then likely needs carb cleaning and rebuild
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    1980/90 mercruiser 3.0 140 hp /water in oil/ explosion sound💥

    Valves are staying open in cylinders 2&3 explosion is backfire or exhaust valve is open when the cylinder fires. Likely the water in the engine means the parts of the engine are rusted like valves Tear the engine down or at least take the head off and see what you have but if you had water in...
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    1400hrs 5.7l 2001

    Should be willing to do a compression and or leak down test on it. If compression is ok and it has 10 psi /. 1000 rpm of oil pressure hot you ar good to go. would look at condtion of exhaust manifolds especially if in salt water, as Bondo stated lack of maintenance is biggest killer…
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    Bayliner 305/350 swap

    Take the 350 out of the suburban put marine head gaskets in and brass core plugs. Might need to swap the cam might not. Typically truck cams and marine cams are interchangeable in terms of use. Marine needs idle to 5k power range… basically strip it to thr long block and swap your marine...
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    Pic of Milkshake spew all over my engine. Help please

    Entirely possible the water cross over inintake cracked. I believe there is a drain plug in it that can get missed
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    3.0 Mercruiser Choking

    In addition since it takes run time for problem to crop up maybe fuel tank vent is clogged putting tank under vacuum try opening the gas cap when it happens see if it makes a difference
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    Looks great especially the interior
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    Front engine mount wont go low enough to align gimbal bearing

    Did u center the gimbal bearing by inserting alignment tool and smacking it up, down left and right? Would be concern that you may have a bad transom
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    port side exhaust elbow over heating.

    If I continue to have issues have heard short life of SEI impellers might be worth swapping impeller for oem merc impeller which will hold up very well
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    HT383 crate engine?

    Stock marine 5.0 and 5.7 are 9.4:1 so dont see an issue with 87 and 9.4 CR
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    Car Tires ok?

    seriously? guy asked if non trailer tires work, i expressed my experience they do in multiple examples where someone uses their head and doesnt go crazy with miles and speed , And everybody’s grandma comes out of the wood work.
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    Car Tires ok?

    I can and everyone here will tell me not to do it. Very predictable
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    Car Tires ok?

    When have I done the smartest thing ? I guess I shouldn’t tell you about the blizzaks I had on a 22 ft sailboat trailer … off a car I no longer owned but same rim size …
  17. Scott06

    2005 Mercruiser 5.0 thunderbolt V ignition has no sparks

    Yeah makes no sense to me but u have to destroy the rotor to get it off . I changed my cap and rotor last season after six years -there was a little green corrosion on the brass contacts in the cap. what should’ve been a 10 minute job took a half an hour and required chisel …stupid
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    2005 Mercruiser 5.0 thunderbolt V ignition has no sparks

    Read attached page from manual 31 specs loctite 271 threadlocker on dist shaft and key
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    Exhaust bellows install Alpha one

    Just did mine last weekend if you don't have the tool you it will be more of a PITA. Mine is a GEN 2- had a note in manual about putting the tool in the end of the bellow to just slip it over the bellhousing , then reposition the tool deeper in bellows (3rd bellows serration) to pull it up and...
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